all the signs were there
I preferred to ignore them
it became overt
your actions were deafening
so much louder than your words
tears are all that’s left
of our once sweltering love
I had faith in us
in love that connected us
then I saw you in her arms

HELPLESS (Tanka)
i can’t help myself
she just smiled and threw a kiss
knees are growing weak
i can’t help stumbling forward
lips form words but not a sound
what a fool I am
i am breathless stuttering
she patiently waits
i had planned so carefully
but now I fear all is lost
yes! I am a fool!
the kiss? I thought she meant me
but there is this guy
she smiles and looks right past me
they embrace I crawl away

A KISS (3 Tanka)
it was just a kiss
two kids on a carousel
pipe organ playing
ups downs around and around
a kiss I cannot forget
we kissed at midnight
christmas eve and mistletoe
good friends surrounding
i had dreamt of such a kiss
all through high school and beyond
we kissed then she laughed
i knew it was innocent
married both of us
but what a surprise i had
she had dreamt the same as I

Trois Par Huit..Tanka..Rondel
You and me
Fell so passionately
And although we had no direct plan.
I just desired you to be my biggest fan.
Love can be beautiful between woman and man.
So as I close my eyes, I can see
We are a guarantee
Eternally!
So here we stand
Together as one; Forever!
Hold on to my hand.
And don't you dare let go!
Just let this love we share flow.....
Our love is one in a trillion,
And we make one helluva team;
Pinch yourself and you'll see this ain't a dream.
Open your eyes when I kiss your lips
I love to run my hands over the curves of your hips;
But I need to stick to my poetic theme-
Our love is one in a trillion,
And we make one helluva team!
You make my body tingle with your finger tips.
Baby you cause my body to scream.
Maybe you're right, and this is a dream.
A thousand sensations or more like a million.
Our love is one in a trillion!
Wrote for JP's contest "Trois Par Huit..Tanka...Rondel"

Under the moon's light
Your beautiful crimson hair
Tonight looks so bright
Brighter than anyone else
You shine brighter than the sun.
Huge big blue night sky
I follow you until death
Endless is my quest
The moon is hidden by clouds
Far away is the moonlight.

I love you she said
Can we do it again dear
No, I have to rest
But it was so fun
And we’re out in the sun
But I am burning my bum
And my playful parts are numb
Let me just rest some
Well you sent me for a loop
Ms. “The Sweetheart of P. Soup”
And I hope this poem will scoop
This poetry troop
Written by Mike Dailey 5/21/11
For the Linda-Marie (The Sweetheart of P. S.) contest
Fun and Frolic
Senryu 5-7-5
Tanka 5-7-7-7-5
Dodoitsu 7-7-7-5